Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov

Russian flying ace (1895-1956)
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Summary

Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov was born on February 12, 1895[1], in Vladimir[2]. He died on October 28, 1956[3], in Palma[4]. He worked as a fighter pilot[5] and flying ace[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (150 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Netherlands[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[9]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[10], Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[11], Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[12], Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[13], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[14], Gold Sword for Bravery[15], Order of St. George, 4th class[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Military branch: infantry[18]
  • Commons category: Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: poruchik[20]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[21], World War II[22]
  • Family name: Smirnov[23], Smirnoff[24]
  • Given name: Iwan[25], Ivan[26]
  • Allegiance: Russian Empire[27]
  • Name in native language: Ива́н Васи́льевич Смирно́в[28]
  • Patronym or matronym: Vasilyevich[29]

Why It Matters

Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov born?

Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov was born in Vladimir[2].

Where did Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov die?

Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov passed away in Palma[4].

What did Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov do for work?

Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov worked as a fighter pilot[5] and flying ace[6].

What awards did Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[10], Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau[11], Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[12], and Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[13].

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  19. [3] ↑ . Biografisch Portaal. wikidata.org.
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  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Vladimir
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    Family name → Smirnov, Smirnoff
    Given name → Iwan, Ivan
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